Author Archives:

Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion, AP sources say
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Republican National Committee's platform committee has adopted a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump's position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding ...
Jul 08, 2024

A Russian playwright and a theater director sentenced to prison on charges of advocating terrorism
A Russian court on Monday convicted a theater director and a playwright of terrorism charges and sentenced them to six years each in prison, the latest in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent in Russia...
Jul 08, 2024

Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris
GATINEAU, Que. - Captain Nick Hoag will lead Canada's men's volleyball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Monday. Can...
Jul 08, 2024

In bid to win over dentists, Ottawa changes billing for dental care plan
OTTAWA - Health Minister Mark Holland says dentists and other oral-health providers no longer need to sign up with the government to provide care to patients who are covered under the national dental ...
Jul 08, 2024

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball's training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officia...
Jul 08, 2024

Fernandez and doubles partner Shibahara fall in third round at Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Ena Shibahara of Japan are out of Wimbledon after losing in the women's doubles third round Monday. The pair fell 6-2, 7-6 (3) to fourth-seeded duo Taylo...
Jul 08, 2024

Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, who was als...
Jul 08, 2024

Quebec, provincial police union reach 6-year contract deal, to be presented this week
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - The Quebec government and the association representing provincial police officers have reached a new agreement in principle on a six-year contract. Both sides were forced back to t...
Jul 08, 2024

Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi'kmaq fishers
OTTAWA - The federal Fisheries Department has called an external review into the conduct of its officers who allegedly arrested and dumped two Indigenous men at a Nova Scotia gas station without shoes...
Jul 08, 2024

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former CFL all-star receiver Lucky Whitehead
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-4) have signed free agent receiver Lucky Whitehead to the practice roster, the team announced Monday. It will be Whitehead's second stint with Winnipeg. The 32-...
Jul 08, 2024